Help: Need a Mini Bag That's Durable and Doesn't Need Babying
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I think the clasp, being so unique, goes with everything. The only con for me is if you care about matching hardware and jewellery and you wear a lot of gold, because the Dyonisius is a lot of silver hw.
Balenciaga Metallic Edge is very durable goatskin, wears like ironSo, I saved up for a black Chanel mini thinking that I would get to use it a lot since the style would match with anything I wore. But now that I have it, it just sits in my closet because I'm afraid of scratching the lambskin and I feel it's too showy for casual events.
What I thought was going to be a well-used and well-loved bag is reserved for rare special occasions. So now, I'm on the hunt again for a versatile, classic, but sturdy and durable mini bag. I'm leaning towards a balenciaga mini city, because it's more casual but I've heard conflicting reviews: some say the wrinkled leather is forgiving of scratches while some say this bag actually shows signs of wear really fast. Main thing is I want to be able to use a pretty bag without feeling like I have to be on high alert about sharp objects or my own nails all the time.
I'd love to get more ideas from you guys on other alternatives
) and it just wiped right off, no traces. Also very sctrach resistant. Comes in many colours, and can go from casual with the long strap to very chic handheld.
I also have an Alma BB in Epi indigo. I was careful at first, and then wore it around food and it did get a grease mark on its base where the leather is smooth. At home I wiped it down with a microfiber towel and it went away! I too have a Chanel black lambskin mini that I've used for special occasions, then once I just decided to wear it with casual clothes and my rain jacket and it felt completely fine. So I know how you feel. I saw you weren't looking to buy another Chanel, but one thing I've been doing is looking on Fashionphile for small Chanel bags that I won't baby, like the seasonal French Riviera or Rock in Rome style bags that are in caviar leathers, which are usually less than $2K, so in the same price range as the other bags people have mentioned here.
Just wanted to add some contemporary brands that I've also been looking at lately, small crossbody bags. Jcrew Signet bag, Forever 21 leather-like bags, Banana Republic, Mansur Gavriel, Baggu, Coach.
Thanks everyone for all your help. I've discovered some gorgeous bags thanks to you!
I actually just came from the mall and saw a small dark taupe small Celine Trotteur for USD1,320. I remember a month ago I checked the Celine store in Osaka and they sold it for over USD2,500. Now I'm super tempted to get this one, but will have to check out more reviews first!
I actually just came from the mall and saw a small dark taupe small Celine Trotteur for USD1,320. I remember a month ago I checked the Celine store in Osaka and they sold it for over USD2,500. Now I'm super tempted to get this one, but will have to check out more reviews first!
The Trotteur is a beautiful bag. I believe it is discontinued. I had the small size and it is very small, also because of the shape, it does not fit half as much as other bags you are considering.
What about the Loewe Puzzle Mini?
What about the Loewe Puzzle Mini?